Develop your skills

As part of our ongoing commitment to the continued growth and development of the people and businesses within the Argyll and the Islands area we offer a number of training and development schemes.

Skills for individuals

If you are employed or self-employed then visit these pages to find out more:

Skillseekers
Employment with training for 16-18 year olds

Modern Apprenticeships
Employment with training for over 16's

If you are unemployed and looking for work then visit these pages:

Modern Apprenticeships
Employment with training for 16-25 year olds

Training for Work
Training for those registered with Job Centre Plus for 6 months or longer

Training to start your own business
Business start-up workshops

New Deal
Click on the link above to go to the New Deal web site. If you are unemployed and aged 18-24, go to The Site  , a new information site aimed specifically at you.

If you are in employment and you have a query about other qualifications or are looking for other types of training to help you get back to work please contact us and we will be able to tell you about what financial assistance may be available to you and how to access it.

Skills for businesses

Business workshops
A range of workshops focused on business needs

Workforce training grants 
Support for improving productivity through staff training

Learndirect for business
A wide range of business focused courses and e-learning modules

Tourism Training
Training courses specific to tourism businesses

Other learning opportunities

Individual Learning Account
A £200 grant to help with a range of learning opportunities